Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc
X29 TLRMOT history
X29 TLR is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 89,680 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X29 TLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X29 TLR was last recorded at 89,680 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,341 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,339 miles
- Average per year
- 3,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,680 miles
- 2025 – 88,341 miles
- 2024 – 86,750 miles
- 2023 – 82,092 miles
- 2022 – 75,702 miles
- 2021 – 69,537 miles
- 2020 – 66,484 miles
- 2019 – 60,583 miles
- 2018 – 56,338 miles
- 2017 – 52,418 miles
- 2016 – 49,485 miles
- 2015 – 47,213 miles
- 2014 – 43,161 miles
- 2013 – 38,938 miles
- 2012 – 34,998 miles
- 2011 – 29,165 miles
- 2010 – 27,951 miles
- 2009 – 23,979 miles
- 2008 – 19,676 miles
- 2006 – 13,404 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,680 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inside wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,680 miles (+1,339)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 89,680 miles
- Test number
- 914616809123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,341 miles (+126)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 88,341 miles
- Test number
- 532978410029
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,215 miles (+1,465)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,215 miles
- Test number
- 953400636000
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,750 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 86,750 miles
- Test number
- 452865945105
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor to inner sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor to inner sill slightly corroded
Fail86,750 miles (+4,658)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,750 miles
- Test number
- 548261861010
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor to inner sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor to inner sill slightly corroded
Pass82,092 miles (+6,390)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 82,092 miles
- Test number
- 705859269355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass75,702 miles (+6,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 75,702 miles
- Test number
- 599608552777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass69,537 miles (+3,053)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 69,537 miles
- Test number
- 868805710559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,484 miles (+5,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 66,484 miles
- Test number
- 501850582497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,583 miles (+4,245)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 60,583 miles
- Test number
- 148468065639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,338 miles (+3,920)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 56,338 miles
- Test number
- 976794762362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,418 miles (+2,933)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 52,418 miles
- Test number
- 893074132935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,485 miles (+2,272)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 49,485 miles
- Test number
- 410349953163
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system and hanging brackets are rusty and deteriorated. (Secure and no leaks at present
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks and seeps
Pass47,213 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 47,213 miles
- Test number
- 918700675072
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear exhasut silencer is deteriaoted > secure and no leak at present <
Fail47,213 miles (+4,052)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,213 miles
- Test number
- 986960975032
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear exhasut silencer is deteriaoted > secure and no leak at present <
Pass43,161 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,161 miles
- Test number
- 425088174087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteRear exhaust system and joint starting to deteriorate.
Fail43,161 miles (+4,223)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,161 miles
- Test number
- 659808474029
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteRear exhaust system and joint starting to deteriorate.
Pass38,938 miles (+3,940)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,938 miles
- Test number
- 206027873090
- NoteRear exhaust silencer and connection joint is deterioated > secure and no leak at present <
Pass34,998 miles (+5,833)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 34,998 miles
- Test number
- 569459472092
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhbaust silencer and joint is deterioated
Pass29,165 miles (+1,214)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 29,165 miles
- Test number
- 545392181046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,951 miles (+3,972)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 27,951 miles
- Test number
- 514435180089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass23,979 miles (+4,303)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 23,979 miles
- Test number
- 833198379027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,676 miles (+6,272)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 19,676 miles
- Test number
- 730768188028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 13,404 miles
- Test number
- 302098506481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X29 TLR
- Does X29 TLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 TLR is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X29 TLR?
- The MOT on X29 TLR is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X29 TLR done?
- X29 TLR was recorded at 89,680 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,888 miles a year.
- Has X29 TLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X29 TLR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on X29 TLR ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on X29 TLR find?
- X29 TLR passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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